Foster carers change lives. Although it can sometimes be a demanding role, fostering is very rewarding. As a foster carer, you will play an important part in helping vulnerable children develop and grow in confidence. You will make a real difference to their future.
Fostering also gives you the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge. You will have access to our extensive training suite, which will help you enhance your skills as a foster carer. You may even learn things that will help you outside of your fostering role.
By becoming one of our foster carers, you'll be joining Surrey's biggest family. You'll be part of a growing support network that aims to improve the lives of local children and young people.
You'll have your own supervising social worker who will visit you every six weeks, or more often if needed. You will also meet many other foster carers who will become a key support network for you.
Fostering with Surrey County Council ensures you receive comprehensive support and resources tailored to your needs, making the fostering journey smoother and more fulfilling
Give children a childhood [2022]
As a foster carer for Surrey County Council you will benefit from:
- One-to-one support from your own supervising social worker
- A custom training package with over 200 training courses to choose from
- An experienced foster carer 'buddy'
- Join our amazing community to build good support networks with hundreds of other foster carers
- Opportunities to connect with other foster carers through regular social events.
- A range of virtual and in-person support groups, including one for foster carers' children during school holidays
- Access to therapeutic support specifically for foster carers experiencing personal challenges as a result of the fostering role
- Competitive allowances paid for each child in your care
- 24-hour emergency support available whenever you need it
- Access to personalised support for your foster family from one of our fostering support workers
- Membership to Fostering Network and National Association of Therapeutic Parents (NATP)
- Support, advice and advocacy from the Surrey Foster Care Association
- Taking part in the Mockingbird Family Model™
- Opportunities to gain accredited qualifications
- The reward of making a difference to a child's life
Daniel, a care-experienced individual, shares his thoughts on John Lewis's eagerly-awaited festive advert from December 2022. The advert, which focused on fostering, highlighted the crucial need for foster carers.
Daniel Lee-Grabowski [2022]